Student Accommodation Assistant

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Qjumpers in Hawke's Bay is seeking a part-time Student Accommodation Assistant to support Taradale facilities. The role focuses on housekeeping, presentation, and resident support, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive student living environment.

The Student Services team, reporting to the Student Accommodation Manager, will handle inspections, wellbeing initiatives, and coordination with contractors. NZ residency or valid work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation, hospitality, or a similar hands-on role.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with digital systems and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing bedrooms and shared living areas for new residents.
• Undertaking regular housekeeping and accommodation inspections.
• Supporting residents to maintain clean and tidy living environments.
• Monitoring accommodation standards and maintaining housekeeping supplies.
• Identifying maintenance and health and safety issues and coordinating repairs.
• Undertaking minor maintenance tasks and liaising with contractors.
• Participating in an after-hours on-call roster (approximately one weekend in every three).
• Supporting resident wellbeing and contributing to an inclusive accommodation community.

Skills

Housekeeping

Job description

Are you practical, organized, and take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces? Do you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and contributing to a supportive community environment?

We are seeking a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) Student Accommodation Assistant based in Hawke's Bay to commence employment in January 2027. This hands-on role supports the day-to-day operation of our student accommodation facilities in Taradale, with a strong focus on housekeeping, cleanliness, presentation, and resident support. Working as part of the Student Accommodation team, you will help ensure our accommodation is safe, comfortable, and welcoming for students while contributing to a positive and inclusive community environment.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $68,000 per annum (pro-rated to FTE), dependent on skills and experience.

The Student Accommodation Assistant is based within Student Services and reports to the Student Accommodation Manager and will be responsible for:

• Cleaning and preparing bedrooms and shared living areas for new residents.
• Undertaking regular housekeeping and accommodation inspections.
• Supporting residents to maintain clean and tidy living environments.
• Monitoring accommodation standards and maintaining housekeeping supplies.
• Identifying maintenance and health and safety issues and coordinating repairs.
• Undertaking minor maintenance tasks and liaising with contractors.
• Participating in an after-hours on-call roster (approximately one weekend in every three).
• Supporting resident wellbeing and contributing to an inclusive accommodation community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation, hospitality, or a similar hands-on role.
• A practical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and basic computer applications.
• The ability to work positively with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
• A commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.